HAVE A PARTY AND SUPPORT RHS PTSA AT THE SAME TIME! When you make a purchase of regularly priced items at Everything Party, mention RHS before checkout, and 10% of the proceeds are donated to the RHS PTSA! Last year we generated over $350 with this program! Help us beat that amount this year!
HELP US WIN. Want to help our school win up to $500? Become a PTSA member!! The Washington State PTA is sponsoring a contest and if we get enough new members, we have a chance to win money for the RHS PTSA! For only $15, enjoy all of the benefits of becoming a member (https://www.wastatepta.org/get-involved/member-benefits/), pick up a free RHS logo cling on decal in the front office, and help support all of the programs and students that our PTSA supports - thank you!!
LAKE WASHINGTON SPECIAL NEEDS PTSA MEETING.
The Lake Washington Special Needs PTSA meets again on Tuesday January 16, 2018 in the Board Room at the LWSD Resource Center in Redmond Town Center.
There will be Coffee and the lending library will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30p.m.
Dr.
Ilene Schwartz of the University of Washington will discuss strategies for FULL and MEANINGFUL INCLUSION - strategies, value and implementation
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FREE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE, for students of ANY AGE. Please email Sarah McEnroe at
smcenroe@lwsd.org
at least three days prior to the meeting. Include your child's name(s) and age(s) and use the subject line: Child Care at PTSA meeting. Last minute drop-ins can only be accepted if space is available as determined at the meeting time. There will be no food or drinks permitted in the child care area.
For more information and many resources please visit the Special Needs PTSA at:
http://www.lwptsa.net/special-needs/
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SAT PREP.
Flyer.
Complete Course Schedule. Preparation for the SAT! Practice test at Redmond High: Wed., January 17, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Course: Wed., January 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21, 28, 4:30 - 7:15p.m. See more PRACTICE TEST and COURSE options at www.SATPrep.org. E-Mail: office@SATPrep.org Phone (425) 305-7269.
ARE YOU AN RHS PTSA MEMBER YET? Now is the time to become one! As a thank you to all PTSA members, we would like to provide you with a decal of the new
RHS logo. It is great for car windows/bumpers, laptops, refrigerators, and more! Show off your Mustang pride and commitment to supporting our school through your membership. If you are already a member, or once you join, feel free to pick up a decal from the front office staff. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the PTSA, which provides more than $10,000 in financial assistance towards Scholarships, Academic Department purchases, and other important needs for the student body and staff. Click
here to complete your membership online, or pick up a membership form in the front office.
PAST NEWSLETTERS ON PTSA WEBSITE.
Did you miss last weeks newsletter? All Mustang Weeklies are posted to the PTSA website.
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WINTER BREAK - 12/18-01/01.
Out for Winter Break December 18th - January 1st. Enjoy your winter break and we will see you back here January 2nd, 2018! Please note we will have an altered bell schedule when we return that week with NO BLOCKS.
RHS REGISTRATION 2018-19. Redmond High School In-House Registration will be in January 2018 this year. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
- All registration videos, handouts, registration FAQs, and course catalog will be available on the RHS website (rhs.lwsd.org) under Counseling. If you miss registration, you can access all the information on the website.
- Students will be registering for 7-periods for each semester.
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Friday, 1/5/18
Homeroom
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- The 2018-19 Registration video will be played during homeroom to current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.
- Students will receive the Course Registration Worksheet that they will fill out using the Course Choice Sheet and Course Catalog (only available on the RHS Website under "Counseling").
- If students have any questions, they can come see their counselor during drop-ins on Tuesday, 1/9 and Thursday, 1/11.
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Tuesday, 1/9
Homeroom + lunch
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- RHS Curriculum Fair will be held in the cafeteria. Students will be able to learn about the variety of classes offered at RHS and make the best choice for their interests and goals.
- Counselors will be available in the Career Center during HR and lunch for students to drop-in with registration questions.
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Thursday, 1/11
Homeroom + lunch
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- Counselors will be available in the library during HR and lunch for students to drop-in with registration questions.
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Tuesday, 1/16
Homeroom
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- The 2018-19 Course Submission video will be played during homeroom to current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders.
- Course requests will be submitted through Career Cruising. Please bring your laptop and your Course Registration Worksheet.
- Homeroom teachers will collect paper copies of the Course Request Worksheet to turn into your counselor.
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LWSD CULINARY COMPETITION- 01/06.
The LWSD Culinary Competition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6th 2018 at 9:30 AM at Lake Washington High School. Two person teams will compete against other high school students throughout the district. Lots of good prizes
. If you are interested in competing, email or see Mrs. Hitchcock in room C108.
WORLD LANGUAGE COMPETENCY TEST - 01/10.
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World Language Competency Credit Opportunity
What:
World Language Competency Test
Test Date:
January 10th, 2018
Registration Deadline:
January 4th, 2018 at 11:59pm. Register on the website.
When:
1:30pm
Where:
Lake Washington High School
Who:
Students who already have proficiency in a world language and are not already earning credit for that language through a class
Background:
Students may develop world language skills in many ways. They may use another language at home, attend language programs in the community, learn language skills online or spend time living abroad. Students who have achieved some proficiency in a world language may seek to earn credit by taking an assessment that measures their proficiency.
Students who wish to pursue this option must sign up to participate in "Washington World Language Assessment Days." Through this program, students complete an assessment. If they demonstrate at least a Novice Mid proficiency level, they receive a certificate of recognition and a letter indicating proficiency levels and number of high school credits earned.
The Lake Washington School District offers five testing opportunities for 9th-12th grade students in 2017-18.The cost of a first attempt during a student's high school career is free.
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12.18.2017
No School: Winter Break Begins
01.01.2018
No School: New Year's Day
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1.02.2018 School Resumes After Winter Break
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DRAMA BOOSTERS. Supporting RHS Theatre Arts.
It's time to register for the Washington State Thespians IE (Individual Events) Festival: January 27, 2018 at Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, WA. The deadline to turn in your registration forms is January 4, 2018.
IE is an Event-Based Competition where students are adjudicated on their performances in the following categories: Solo Musical, Duet Musical, Group Musical (3 or more performers), Solo Monologue, Duet Scene, Group Scene (3 or more performers).
To participate in IE, students need to
1) Completely fill out the registration form located on the RHS Drama Boosters website,
or obtained from Drama advisor, Brian Toews or at IE Info meeting on Nov. 27 in the PAC.
2) Completely fill out the 2017-2018 Chapter Consent and Acceptance form, found on the Boosters website or click
here
3) Turn in both forms to Deb Nielsen or the Drama Boosters Mailbox at school by January 4, 2018.
For more information and very important things to note, please see the IE Info 2018 page on the RHS Drama Boosters website.
Upcoming Events
January 4th, 7pm: Parent Info Night for The Music Man, and Drama Boosters General Meeting
January 6th: IE Registration Due
January 26th: DramaFest play submissions due
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Extracurricular Activities
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ATTENTION TECH SAVVY STUDENTS! Do you love creating films? Do you need volunteer hours? Wilder Elementary is looking for help putting together a short film compilation for the annual Wilder Movie Night! This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours and showcase your video editing skills. The volunteer position would include receiving short movie submissions on thumb drives, compiling those movies into one long film, and possibly adding music and still photos. You can use any program you are comfortable using and we will work closely with you to give you any support needed. The compilation would need to be completed by Monday, January 22nd. Interested? Please contact Dan Hanken at
danhanken@comcast.net
REFLECTIONS 2018 CONGRATS!
Thank you to all of our amazing artists who submitted artwork for this year's National Reflections Art Program. We would like to congratulate the following artists who have artwork moving on to the council level of competition:
Music Composition: Samarjit Kaushik, Julian Guthrie, Kenneth Ma, Parth Shriram
Film Production: Lydia Rogers
Photography: Samanvitha Kaushik
Visual Arts: Sabrina Bai, Andrew Chen, Ann Benjamin, Katherine Cui, Owen Johnson
Literature: Marina Jinghang Chen, Jason Feuerstein
Please mark your calendar for the district art show which will showcase all of this year's visual art pieces that moved on to the council level: Reflections Art Show and Open House, Friday, January 5, 2018 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Lake Washington Resource Center, Open to the Public. For more information, please contact
Meredith Cain
TEEN CEO 2018 - Save the date! Attention high school entrepreneurs - The only event of its kind in Western Washington, Teen CEO is a multifaceted high school business competition in the
Lake Washington School District that highlights young entrepreneurs who are currently operating a business. This competition helps jump-start these businesses with cash prizes exceeding $5000. Connect with business leaders who are passionate about helping students fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams. This year the competition will take place at the Lake Washington School District Resource Center On Saturday March 3rd, 2018. Application deadline is January 5th, 2018. Student applications are available in the College & Career Center or at
www.teenceowa.com.
JOIN REDMOND POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING. Redmond High School students, in 9th grade - 12th grade, are invited to join Redmond Police Exploring. Law Enforcement Exploring is a national co-ed career education program for youth in 9th grade -20 years old. Mentor with Redmond Police Officers and participate in activities with other youth interested in a career in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: 7pm, Redmond Police: 8701 160th Ave NE. For additional Information, contact Redmond Police Officer Kevin Kaptur at 425-556-2500.
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College & Career Planning
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NEXT WEEK in the College & Career Center:
Service Academy Information Night:
- United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
- United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
- United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
- United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Special event for Students, Parents & Educators. Wednesday December 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm. US Coast Guard Base Seattle Gym, Pier 36, 1519 Alaskan Way South (west of Safeco field) Seattle. Learn how to qualify for an appointment to the prestigious Service Academies, earn a Bachelor of Science degree, and be commissioned an officer in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, or Coast Guard. Scholarship value over $400,000. RSVP required np later than 12/22/17. Web registration: www.sites.google.com/view/academynightseattle or email to AcademyNightSeattle@gmail.com.
Questions or to pick up a flyer - stop in the College & Career Center.
CAREER CENTER- Don't miss a thing!
Follow us on Instagram: rhscareercenter and on our Haiku/PSL page (you will find us under the "extras" tab).
College visits, College fair, scholarships, field trips, job board, military visits, volunteer opportunities and much more!
COUNSELORS' CORNER. Nuts & Bolts, College Applications, PSAT Scores, and more.
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JOIN THE PTSA. Planning to purchase a grad night ticket soon? That's a great time to purchase an RHS PTSA membership as well! The Redmond High School PTSA invites you to join us as we support the students, their families, and the teachers and staff of our school. Click
http://www.redmondhsptsa.com/membership/ to join. Your support is greatly appreciated!
SENIORS! CHECK OUT YOUR PAGE!
Seniors, your page is up and running!
Check out your timeline, yearbook and graduation information that has been posted. All the information you need in one place.
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NOTE: Lake Washington School District (LWSD), or Redmond High School PTSA, does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.
CITY OF REDMOND TEEN PROGRAM.
Volunteers Needed! Study Lab is a vital program providing homework help and a safe workspace to many students at Redmond Middle School, and we need high school and adult volunteers to make it possible. Volunteer tutors needed in all subjects Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00-3:30 in the RMS library. Only one day/week commitment necessary. Please contact Erin Videgar at
evidegar@redmond.gov for more information.
Job Opportunity: The City of Redmond Teen Programs is looking for part-time staff for Afterschool Programs. Learn more about youth development, community engagement, and recreation working with Redmond middle schoolers. To apply, visit www.redmond.gov/jobs and select Recreation Leader- Middle School. For more information, please contact Erin Videgar at evidegar@redmond.gov . Must be 18 or older.
BOLD Mom WORKSHOP.
Flyer. REDMOND LIBRARY. WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 10TH 11AM-12PM. TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 6TH 7-8PM. Mommy-ing on FUMES? Ready to RECONNECT with yourself and RECHARGE your life? Join Stephanie Lambert - BOLD Mom Mentor and Life Coach + other local moms for a powerful workshop to help you:
RETURN to yourself
CREATE your own happiness
ENHANCE your motherhood experience and
LIVE YOUR LIFE IN BOLD
YMCA EARTH SERVICE CORPS FORUM. Flyer. YMCA Earth Service Corps is hosting a forum for local teens and adults from around the Puget Sound to discuss the environmental issues facing our communities. This event will provide opportunities to share ideas, talk with environmental professionals and connect with your peers about the environmental topics you care about. Join community leaders and young environmentalists for a day of dialogue and discussion as we strive to create more sustainable schools and neighborhoods!
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
RHS PTSA, staff, and students wish to gratefully acknowledge our community partners for their support in helping us advance our mission and fund critical programs that support our teachers and students.
JUNIOR LEVEL ($500-$1,000):
SOPHOMORE LEVEL ($250-$500):
FRESHMAN LEVEL ($100-$250):
Thank you community partners! Download our community partnership invitation to learn how you, too, can become a partner: benefits, partner levels, and why your support is so important to us!
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Amazon School Rewards
Simply click the link before shopping and up to 10% of your purchase goes toward supporting our RHS PTSA programs!
When you make a purchase of regularly priced items, mention RHS before checkout and 10% of the proceeds are donated to the RHS PTSA programs.
Just sign up or sign in at the link. Click on the Online Mall logo. Shop your favorite brands at online retailers to earn $$ for our PTSA GRAD NIGHT.
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| Mustang Weekly is published by the Redmond High School PTSA. Community material needs to be approved by LWSD Communications Department. The PTSA reserves the right to be selective regarding materials published. Submissions may be made to news@redmondhsptsa.org by each Friday. For more information about the PTSA, please visit our web site at www.redmondhsptsa.org. The Lake Washington School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran, military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Complete policy statement |
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